James Melvin Johnston

1947 - 2013

James Melvin Johnston obituary, 1947-2013

BORN

1947

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Ridout's Valley Chapel

1800 Oxmoor Road

Homewood, Alabama

James Johnston Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 9, 2013.

James M. Johnston "Jim", age 66, of Mountain Brook passed away on October 9, 2013. Jim was born in Metropolis, IL and lived all of his adult life in Birmingham, AL. Jim served in the United State Air Force during the Vietnam War. He retired from O'Neal Steel. He is survived by his wife: Lee Ritchie Johnston; 2 daughters: Glendinning Johnston and Shannon Johnston Johnson; 3 grandchildren: Avery, Aislin, and Trevor James Johnson; 2 sisters: Flora Sullivan and Nellie Mae Holt; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Monday, October 14th from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Ridout's Valley Chapel in Homewood. A military graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 15th at 10:15 a.m. at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo.

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October 17, 2013

Sherri Horton

Lee, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your loss.

October 15, 2013

Lindell & Mary Sullivan

Lee, Shannon, & Glendinning, we are so sorry for your loss. We loved Jim and will miss him. We're keeping you in our prayers. May God bless you all.

October 15, 2013

Tim & Kim Rhyne

Lee, so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

October 14, 2013

Lisa (Sullivan) Rankey

Shannon, I'm so sorry for your loss. I have many wonderful memories of your dad and will miss him. I pray for God to shower you, and the whole family, with peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.

October 14, 2013

Jane Wheatley-Grace

Lee...my prayers and thoughts are there with you and your family. I know this is a hard time for ya'll.

October 14, 2013

Harry Chambers Jr

Lee,
My prayers are for you and your family during your time of loss.

October 14, 2013

Lady Cox

Lee,

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

October 14, 2013

Lee - So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family. Nancy Bernard

October 14, 2013

Julie White

Lee and Glendinning, just know that friends are thinking about you during this time. Your husband and dad was a great man and I hope you find peace in celebrating his life this week. God bless.

October 14, 2013

Dear Lee and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Mr. Johnston's passing. You are all in our prayers. He was a dear, kind gentleman and we loved him here at FMC Montclair; he will be missed.
On behalf of the staff and residents, please accept our deepest sympathy - may God be with you and may you find comfort at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Jan Robertson - Social Worker

October 13, 2013

Laura Bryan

I am so sorry for your loss. David and I are praying for you and your family.

October 13, 2013

Bruce Gamble

Lee -I am so sad to hear that Jim had passed away. Even though I had not had the pleasure of meeting him I know he was very caring to you and your daughter. Just know that he's in God's hand and has no more pain. You know I am here for you and can be called on if I can do ANYTHING for you and your family. Don't be a stranger. May God bless.

October 12, 2013

Fay Kalteux

Shannon and June ...just learned of Jim's death. We wish you peace and love.


Fay Kalteux and Alica Van Deusen

October 12, 2013

Lee and family, please know that David and I are thinking about you and praying that you will feel God's comfort and His peace.
Cristi & David Dixon

October 11, 2013

Lee and Glendinning -- I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. My heart goes out to you both.

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